About this project

$9,239

pledged of $3,000 goal

149

backers

HISTORY:

It has been a decade since I left 30 paintings for folks to take for free around Cambridge and Boston. Since then, I have given away over 800 pieces of art across the U.S. and around the world. SmileyB™ has mostly been a self-funded project. This is the first time in 10 years that I am asking for donations.

Bren Bataclan giving away paintings in Peru, Singapore and Belize.

GOAL:

Leave paintings in all 50 states by the end of 2013.

YOUR SUPPORT:

Part of the Kickstarter donations will go towards art supplies: canvases and paint (I plan to give away at least 300 paintings for the 10th year anniversary of my street art project). A portion of the funds will be used for travel: airfare, car rental, etc....

REWARDS:

For $50+, your name will be added to one of the notes that I attach to each of the paintings. The message says, "This painting is yours if you promise to smile at random people more often." For $95+, your can own one of my new American Map happy characters (see photo above of all 3 sizes. Free painting shipping in the U.S.). And for $1,000+, I will paint a mural at your house!

I've already left paintings for folks to take for free in the other 30 states (in green on the map). For more info about my SmileyB™ project, please visit my website: www.bataclan.com

Risks and challenges

It took me 10 years to give away painting in 30 states across the U.S. and 50+ countries around the world. It will be a fun challenge to drop off paintings in 20 states between now and the end of 2013. I am confident that I can reach my goal because I am a full time artist and I plan to devote months to this project.